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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08/10/1976 August 10, 1976 M I NUT E S of the regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission TIME: 8:00 P.M. DATE: AUGUST 10, 1976 PLACE: WEST ORANGE LIBRARY AUDITORIUM MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice-Chairman Teglia, Commissioners Bertucelli, Goldberg, Hale, Mathewson and Chairman Slade MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Mullin ALSO PRESENT: Acting Director of Public Services Acting City Planner Robert S. Yee William Costanzo Planning Division Secretary Pamela Bayer MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of July 27, 1976. Commissioner Teglia noted that she thought a definite date had been set for staff to return to the Commission on ZA-76-2. Secretary Costanzo noted that August 24 had been mentioned, but that staff noted it would depend upon their workload. Commissioner Hale moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission of July 27, 1976, be approved. The motion was seconded by Vice-Chairman Teglia and was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Vice-Chairman Teglia, Commissioners Bertucelli, Goldberg, Hale, Mathewson NO.ES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Mullin ABSTAINED: Chairman Slade ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING TAPE RECORDING OF MEETING Chairman Slade announced that this meeting of the South San Francisco Planning Commission would be recorded on tape, but that anyone who wished to come before the Commission to be heard, but who objected to having his or her voice recorded in this manner, could request the Chairman~o order the tape recorder turned lIoffll for the duration of the time that he or she is speaking or is heard. - 3590 - Augus t 10, 1 UP-76-343 UP-76-343, a request of Vincent DeAngelis for a Use Permit to allow the sale of beer and wine in conjunction with an existing delicatessen in the C-3 Heavy Commercial Zone District at 733 Airport Boulevard. (Continued from July 13, 1976) Secretary Costanzo presented the staff report and read into the record the Special Conditions, noting two changes to these conditions as follows: Condition #2 was changed to read: IIThat the hours of operation shall be limited to the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.1I Condition #5 was changed to read: 1I...in conjunction with the existing sandwich shop and dinner house only...1I Proponent: Vincent DeAngelis 733 Airport Boulevard South San Francisco, CA Opponent: None There was some discussion on the conditions from the Police Department. They had stated that the hours of operation be from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm daily and that there be no live music. Secretary Costanzo explained that he had talked to Officer Ziemer who agreed to the hours of operation being 9:00 am to 10:00 pm daily with the addition of the dinner house. However,~e€Fid note that the condition relating to live music stands as stated. Commissioner Goldberg moved that UP-76-343 be approved subj the con- ditions of the staff report, with the aforementioned changes. Commissioner Mathewson seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. UP-76-346 for a Use Permit to construct in the R-2 Duplex/Res iderifia] Secretary Costanzo presented the staff report and read into the record the Special Conditions. Proponent: John Gaspari 810 Grand Avenue South San Francisco, CA Opponent: None Commissioner Goldberg questioned the deletion of the permanent wall between the two structures. Mr. Gaspari explained that he is before the Commission because he does not want to connect the new building with the exis ng one. - 3591 - UP-76-346, cont1d August 10, 1976 Commissioner Hale requested to know the location for parking for the new building. Mr. Gaspari explained that the new building would have a full basement which will house the garage for the new building. He further explained that the existing building has a full basem~nt and garage and that they use the driveway fronting on Miller. Commissioner Mathewson questioned staff on proof of ownership. Secretary Costanzo explained that a Title {Report is not required, however, the applicant must identify himself as either the owner, attorney of the owner, a person with power of attorney, or lessee. He further noted that i:f' the applicant is not one of these four, then the applicantion and Use Permit is null and void. He also noted that a property ownership list is provided from the Assessorls Map and that legal notices are mailed to all owners on that map. Commissioner Teglia requested to know if the Architectural Committee would have to give their approval on this matter. Secretary Costanzo said they would because it is a condition of this Use Permit. Commissioner Hale moved that UP-76-346 be approved subject to all the conditions of the staff report. Vice-Chairman Teglia seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. UP-76-347 UP-76-347, a request of Standard Oil Company for a Use Permit to construct a self-service automobile service station in the C-2 Central Commercial Zone District at 698 El Camino Real. Secretary Costanzo presented the staff report, reading into the record the Special Conditions, the memo from the Fire Marshall indicating they had no objections to the proposed use, and the conditions from the City Engineer. Proponent: Hugh Willer, representing Standard Oil Company 1999 South Bascom Campbell, CA Opponent: None There was some discussion on the City Engineer1s conditions relating to the dedication of land. City Engineer Yee explained that the area in the right- of-way at the corner of Orange Avenue and El Camino Real needed further dedication and improvement work in order for staff to have some control over sight distance. Commissioner Hale requested to know how they were Blanning on preventing westbound traffic on Orange Avenue from turning left into the station. Mr. Willer explained that they have reduced the size of the exit driveway to discourage just such an action and that they are posting it with one-way only signs. - 3592 - UP-76-347, cont1d August 10, 1976 There was quite a bit of discussion about the number of gas stations in the area and whether they were company owned or manager owned. Mr. Willer explained that they had closed the gas station directly across the street from the proposed location with the intention of using this property, purchased by them in 1971, for a new service station. Two Commissioners expressed concerns that the area was becoming saturated with gasoline stations. Commissioner Teglia requested to know who would be maintaining the landscaping. Mr. Willer said the operator would be, but that if he should not do this for any reason, Standard Oil Company would be responsible. There was some discussion on a Standard Oil service station further north on El Camino Real. The Commission requested to know why landscaping had not been put in at this location to improve the aesthetics of the station. Mr. Willer explained that they lease this land and that the lease would be. up in two years, which would make it economically infeasible to do any kind of landscaping because it was so expensive. In response to Chairman Sladels question, Mr. Willer noted that the hours of operation would be from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Vice-Chairman Teglia moved that UP-76-347 be approved subject to the condi- tions of the staff report. Commissioner Bertucelli seconded the motion and it was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Vice-Chairman Teglia, Commissioners Bertucelli, Goldberg, Mathewson and Chairman Slade NOES: Commissioner Hale ABSENT: Commissioner Mullin UP-76-348 UP-76-348, a request of Brentwood Orthodox Presbyterian Church for a Use Permit to construct a sanctuary and classroom addition to an existing church in the IIUII Unclassified Zone District at 186 Country Club Drive. Secretary Costanzo presented the staff report and read into the record the Special Conditions, the memo from the Common Greens Division and the conditions of the City Engineer. Proponent: Harold Bowman, representing the Church 186 Country Club Drive South San Francisco, CA Opponent: None Commissioner Teglia requested to have a time table for Phase I and Phase II. Mr. Bowman noted that Phase I would be completed before Christmas, but that Phase II would depend upon the availability of funds and it will probably be three or four years before this Phase is completed. - 3593 - UP-76-348, cont1d August 10, 1976 Commissioner Mathewson moved that UP-76-348 be approved subject to the conditions of the staff report. Commissioner Bertucel'i seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. UP-76-349 UP-76-349, a request of Victor Brincat for a Use Permit to establish an auto body and fender repair shop in the C-3 Heavy Commercial Zone Dis- trict at 619 Airport Boulevard. Secretary Costanzo noted to the Commission that he would like to dispense with reading the staff report, as he had been advised that there was some confusion over who owned the property. Proponent: Mr. James F. Scott, representing the applicant 363 E1 Camino Real South San Francisco, CA Opponent: Warren Saltzman, representing Metropolitan Furniture Company 57 Post Street, Room 801 San Francisco, CA 94104 Mr. Scott explained that Metropolitan Furniture Company and Mr. Brincat entered into a purchase agreement on June 6, 1976, with escrow to be concluded January 31, 1977. In the purchase agreement it states in writing that from June 6, 1976, to January 31,1977, the property is leased to Mr. Brincat for $1040/month. Therefore, Mr. Brincat is in possession of that property until January 31, 1977, at which time the sale to him will be consumated. He further stated that the prior owner knew Mr. Brincat was purchasing the property for the proposed use of an auto body and fender repair shop. Mr. Warren Saltzman, representing the Metropolitan Furniture Company, stated that Mr. Brincat did indeed enter into a purchase agreement with the aforementioned company with the stipulation that Mr. Brincat make a deposit on the sale of the property. He further stated that Mr. Brincat made this deposit, but would not allow them to cash the check and, there- fore, they are filing suit against him and have asked him to vacate the premises. He further stated that Metropolitan Furniture Company was not aware that the property would be used for an auto body and fender repair shop and that they would readily accept Mr. Brincatls vacation of the premises. There was some discussion concerning Mr. Brincatls continuing to operate his business without a Use Permit, Secretary Costanzo stating that, if so, he would be in violation of the Zoning Ordinance. Secretary Costanzo explained to the Commission that any auto repair shop in any commercial or industrial zone was required to obtain a Use Permit prior to establishing the business. Mr. Scott noted that since Mr. Brincat was operating the business and would continue to do so, they did not object to a continuation on the/use permit in the meantime. - 3594 - August 10, 1976 Secretary Costanzo noted to the Commission that this would be violating the Zoning Ordinance and that the matter of ownership should be resolved before the Commission could take any action on this matter. Commissioner Bertucelli noted that a Cease and Desist Order should be issued to Mr. Brincat in the event his business operation continued without the prior Use Permit approval. Vice-Chairman Teglia moved that UP-76-349 be continued for at least 30 days to give staff time to get an opinion from the City Attorney on this matter. Commissioner Mathewson seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. P~~-76-l33 PM-76-133, a request by Pacific Telephone Company for a Tentative Parcel Map to adjust property lines on four parcels located on the northerly side of Huntington Avenue, between South Spruce Avenue and the City1s boundary. (This matter was 10th on the Agenda, but due to the fact that it relates to UP-76-350, it was moved up on the agenda). Propoijent: Mr. W. J. Gil, representing Pacific Telephone 4 North 2nd Street San Jose, CA Opponent: None Mr. Gil explained that they have entered into a purchase agreement for this land which must be completed by the end of this year. He noted that they do not know when construction will begin for the storage yard, but possibly within the first quarter of 1977. Commissioner Goldberg requested to know if Pacific Telephone Company planned to sell the three parcels not being utilized. Mr. Gil noted that they did not plan to purchase these parcels and that only concern was Parcell. Commissioner Mathewson moved that PM-76-l33 be approved subject to the con- ditions of the staff report. Vice-Chairman Teglia seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. UP-76-350 UP-76-350, a request of Pacific Telephone Company for a Use Permit to estab- lish an office building, service garage and vehicle storage facility in the P.C.M. Zone District northeast of Huntington Drive between Noor Avenue and Spruce Avenue. Secretary Costanzo presented the staff report, reading into the record the Special Conditions and the conditions from the Common Greens Division and the City Engineer. - 3595 - UP-76-350, contld August 10, 1976 Proponents: Mr. W. J. Gil, representing Pacific Telephone 4 North 2nd Street San Jose~ CA Mr. George Sinclair, Panko/Sinclair Assoc. 6 Tenth Avenue San Mateo, CA Opponents: None Mr. Sinclair addressed the Commission~ noting that he is a potential property owner on Huntington Drive and that his company feels the proposed use by Pacific Telephone would be complimentary to the area. He mentioned several concerns he had. One dealt with the landscaping requirements, which he felt should not be reduced from what was shown on Exhibit IIA.1l Secretary Costanzo noted that without the prior approval of the Planning Commission, the landscaping as proposed cannot be reduced. Other concerns of Mr. Sin- clair were that the eucalyptus trees on the i~ea~ of the property be main- tained and preserved, the front of the property be treated in a decorative manner, and that the low nature of the landscaping in front does not screen the storage yard from street view and that he would like to see moderately high growth be considered. Secretary Costanzo noted that it is a condition of the use permit that the eucalyptus trees be permanently maintained and preserved, that the front of the property is being enclosed with a decora- tive fence and landscaping, and that the landscaping must be of a low nature, in order to facilitate police protection for the property, unless the property owner was providing their own security, then the property could be totally screened from the street. There was some discussion on the fencing of the property. Secretary Costanzo noted that only the storage yard was being fenced and that the employee parking lot was not. The Commission noted they would like to include, as part of the City Engineer1s conditions, a condition that would reqUire the applicant to provide an oil separator to the drainage system. The condition would read as follows: liThe drainage system shall incorporate an oil separator to remove petroleum products from the run-off.1I City Engineer Yee agreed that this should be part of the conditions. Commissioner Mathewson moved that UP-76-350 be approved subject to all the conditions of the staff report and with the addition of the above condition. Commissioner Hale seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. - 3596 - August 10, 1976 UP-76-35l UP-76-35l, a request of Tragoutsis, Elchinoff, Basin & Alhbach (T.E.B.A.) for a Use Permit to construct a three-story office building in the P.C.M. Planned Commercial Industrial Zone District at 1486 Huntington Drive. Secretary Costanzo presented the staff report, reading into the record the Special Conditions and the conditions of the City Engineer and of the Common Greens Division. Proponent: Mr. George Sinclair, representing T.E.B.A. 6 Tenth Avenue San Mateo, CA Opponent: None Mr. Sinclair agreed in general to the conditions, however, he did mention two conditions he would like changed. Special Condition No.,"'2t,<il"'ielia'tted to signing, he wished changed, since the name of the building has not yet been determined. Condition #2 was changed to read as follows: "...on the ground floor advertising the name of the building only.1I Mr. Sinclair also requested that instead of widening the two existing planting strips to six feet each, which would cause them to lose one, possibly two parking stalls, they would like to combine the two three foot planting strips to be located in the center of the parking stalls, which would give a six foot planter and would allow them to maintain the existing number of parking stalls. Commissioner Hale moved that UP-76-351 be approved subject to the condi- tions of the staff report, with the changed Special Condition No.2. Commissioner Bertucelli seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. UP-76-352 UP-76-352, a request of Patrick Brosnan for a Use Permit to construct an eleven unit addition to an existing nonconforming single family dwelling in the R-3 Restricted Multiple Family Zone District at 1018 Grand Avenue. Secretary Costanzo presented the staff report and read into the record the Special Conditions and all of the conditions from the City Engineer, the Building Division and the Common Greens Division. Proponent: Mr. Patrick Brosnan 590 Rocca Avenue South San Francisco, CA 94080 - 3597 - UP-76-352~ cont1d August 10, 1976 Opponents: Michael Nilmeyer 1041 Sunnyside Drive South San Francisco, CA Sam Nilmeyer 1041 Sunnyside Drive South San Francisco, CA William Edwards 1037 Sunnyside Drive South San Francisco, CA Mr. Michael Nilmeyer expressed his concerns with the project, noting that it would create an adverse impac~on ~~e..residents behind the proposed project, in that they now have anniee;vi;ew, but if the proposed project were to occur, they would be staring at a large blank wall. Mr. Sam Nilmeyer requested that this application be denied in that it would create for them an unpleasant environment, having their view obstruc- ted with a blank wall. He also noted that the layout of the proposed project would create a traffic problem for the area. Mr. Edwards expressed his concerns with the project, noting that his view of the hills and parts of South San Francisco will be totally blocked if this proposed use were approved. Secretary Costanzo explained to the Commission and to the concerned resi- dents that this proposed use is located within the R-3 Zone District, which allows the applicant to build 12 units on the site, without the controls of the Use Permit process. He noted that the only reason the applicant is before the Commission under the Use Permit process is that he wishes to retain the existing nonconforming three-bedroom house in the front of the property. He further noted that such houses are fairly rare in South San Francisco, and he would like to see this house remain. He further noted that it would have to be brought up to code. Commissioner Goldberg asked if it might make a difference in the building design, if Mr. Brosnan would combine two lots of the same size. Mr. Brosnan said that it would not and that he considered the proposed buildings attractive. Vice-Chairman Teglia requested that three conditions be added to the Special Coneitions as follows: 1. That a screen wall is to be installed between the two proposed sections in the rear of the main buildings at the line of the rear of both buildings. 2. That mature trees of a size, type and number, and in a location along the rear property line be planted, subject to the approval and prior inspection of the Architectural Committee. - 3598 - UP-76-352, cont'd August 10, 1976 3. That a copy of the findings and determination of the Planning Commission shall be recorded in the office of the County Recorder in San Mateo County on the deed of the subject property and that a copy of the said recorded document shall be filed in the office of the City Planner prior to the issuance of a building permit. Chairman Slade expressed his dislike of the proposed design, noting that he was surprised at the mediocrity of Mr. Brosnan's proposed design, con- sidering the excellent designs of his other projects. He further noted that he would like to see Mr. Brosnan prepare another, more attractive design for the subject property. Mr. Brosnan stated that he is satisfied with the proposed design and feels it is quite attractive. Vice-Chairman Teglia moved that UP-76-352 be approved subject to the con- ditions of the staff report and with the addition of the three conditions prev i ous ly menti oned. Commi ss:dvoner Go 1 dberg seconded the moti on and it was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Vice-Chairman Teglia, Commissioners Bertucelli, Goldberg and Hale NOES: Commissioner Maitihewson and Chairman Slade ABSENT: Commissioner Mullin UP-76-353 & UP-76-354 UP-76-353 and UP-76-354, requests of Grubb and Ellis Realty Fund II for use permits to maintain two on-si subdivision freestanding identification signs in the R-3 Restricted Multiple Family Zone District at #1 Appian Way. (Formerly UP-75-311 and UP-75-3l2) Secretary Costanzo presented the staff report. Proponent: Mr. Bill Helfrich, representing the applicant 1333 Broadway Oakland, CA Opponent: None Mr. Helfrich explained to the Commission that they had finally received the Final Subdivision Public Report which means they can now close escrow and sell the condominiums. He felt the signing was vital at this time because they were just having their grand opening within the next week, and needed the signing for identi cation purposes. He noted that they would also be utilizing newspaper advertising extensively, but that the signing on the site would serve to direct people to the project. He talked at some length on the amount of monies the investors have lost to date, and that they stand to lose more if the signs have to be taken down and people cannot find the project because of poor identifi on. - 3599 - UP-76-353 & UP-76-354, contld August 10, 1976 Mr. Helfrich further noted, regarding escrow, that even though they now have the right to close escrow, it may take awhile because each of the investors has to now resubmit their application for funding for approval. The Commission requested to know when Grubb and Ellis planhed to begin land- scaping on Gel~ert Boulevard. Mr. Helfrich noted that even though they have a permit for this, they do not have any immediate plans to begin the landscaping. The Commission noted that they would like to see this land- scaping done as quickly as possible because they felt it would enhance the appearance of the project site. The Commission noted that the unfinis,~ed portion of the condominium project should possibly be covered with some kind of groundcrover to diminish the appearance of the piers sticking up out of bare ground. Mr. Helfrich agreed that there should be ground cover on this portion of the project and noted that he is intending to do this, but that the costs were very high. He did state that oleanders were to be planted and the secretary advised him of the requirement of the Architectural Committee. The Commission generally expressed their feelings that they would like to see all the signing removed. It was also noted that this project did not enhance the appearance of the community, but if there were a possibility that the signing would help get this project moving, then they would take it into account. Chairman Slade noted that the sign on the other side of Appian Way reading IlSales Officell is not an approved sign and must be removed. He further noted that the flags on the buildings are in violation of the sign ordinance, as well as a violation of the conditions of the original Use Permit permitting the signing, and that they must be removed. Mr. Helfrich noted they are needed for the grand opening and that he would apply for a permit with the Building Division on the following day. The Commission requested to know when Mr. Helfrich expected escrow to close. He noted that it would be hard to put a time frame on this, because he did not know if they would run into any problems or not. He noted that if there were no problems escrow would close immediately. Vice-Chairman Teglia moved that UP-76-353 and UP-76-354 be continued to the Planning Commission meeting of September 28 in order to give the applicant time to close escrow. Commissioner Mathewson seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS Secretary Costanzo advised the Commission that Bertis Bargain Store on Grand Avenue would be moving their store to the Sprouse-Reitz location, and that he had advised the pplicant that she would have to get a Use Permit, since it is of a secondhand type of store. Ms. Elizabeth Carlson, 865 Estergrand, Millbrae, addressed the Commission, noting that she is the lessee and that her business is not a secondhand store, but a discount store and that all - 3600 - Communications. cont1d August 10, 1976 of her merchandise is neWt not secondhand. Secretary Costanzo advised the Commission that they would' have to decide if this type of business should come under the Use Permit process. Commissioner Goldberg moved that this business was similar in nature to a secondhand store and should be required to obtain a Use Permit. Vice- Chairman Teglia seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Vice-Chairman Teglia moved that the business of Ms. Carlson should be brought to the Planning Commission under a Use Permit at their meeting of August 24. Commissioner Goldberg seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. GOOD AND WELFARE Commissioner Goldberg mentioned to staff that Home Savings and Loan had left their signs at Greendale and Savannah when they moved. Secretary Costanzo said he would contact them about this. There being nothing further to be considered under Good and Welfare and no other communications or other matters of interest for the Commission, Chairman Slade announced that the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission would be held on August 24, 1976, at 8:00 p.m. at West Orange Library Auditorium. The meeting was adjourned at 1:15 a.m. Wesley Slade, Chairman Planning Commission City of South San Francisco William Costanzo, Sec tary Planning Comwission City of South San Francisco NOTE: The entries of this Planning Commission meeting indicate the action taken t9dispose of each item. Oral presentations, arguments and documents are recorded on tape. The tapes are available in the office of the City Planner. Documents related to the items discussed are on file in the office of the City Planner and are available for public inspection. - 3601 -